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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
The soundtrack of sneaker squeaks, rallying cries, and bouncing basketballs found visual complement in the crayon box of jerseys coloring the city in various shades of hometown pride.
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Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Her glam complemented the outfit perfectly.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
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Noun
The Historyverse project will be produced through Galleri5, Collective Studios’s in-house AI storytelling studio, with the company positioning emerging technology as a complement to the source material’s narrative and philosophical core rather than a departure from it.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
The soundtrack of sneaker squeaks, rallying cries, and bouncing basketballs found visual complement in the crayon box of jerseys coloring the city in various shades of hometown pride.
—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
Its creamy undertones complement bold palettes and create a cohesive, welcoming backdrop.
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Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Her glam complemented the outfit perfectly.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
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There’s scepticism around how effective supplements and vitamins like magnesium and collagen actually are, experts and nutritionists previously told CNBC.
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Some older research suggests high calcium intake can reduce zinc absorption, but this effect appears most relevant with calcium supplements, not typical dairy foods.
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Demand for powerful chips has become essentially infinite thanks to the AI boom—yet the global supply of chips remains capped by how many EUV lithography machines one company can crank out, and by how much fab capacity one other company has available.
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The renovation will reduce capacity from 51,913 to approximately 50,000.
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The stone lantern adorned with deer in Osaka Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry is from the exhibition, and just southeast of there one of the stone structures from the World's Fair is now a Chicago Park District restroom.
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Fans have also indulged in a more modern Scottish tradition, adorning statues in both cities with traffic cones.
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Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
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Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
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This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.
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The president’s brother, nearly eight years his senior, didn’t want to go into the family real estate business, but dreamed of flying for Trans World Airlines.
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Importantly, none of these children had completed the primary tetanus vaccination series.
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The semitrailer was carrying roughly 50,000 pounds of bees when the driver failed to complete a turn and tipped over, according to local radio station KOGT.
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The player Dunleavy ended up picking was one of the most decorated in the nation.
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Jean-Micheal Gathy's interiors are decorated in pale sand, taupe, and gold tones, with marble floors and silken carpets.
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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